Chapter V · Chapter 5

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Diana Dares If Diana--a modern Eve--hankered after the apples of new experiences, Wendy succumbed to her persuasions as readily as Adam.

(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race

From this reading Diana Dares If Diana--a modern Eve--hankered after the apples of new experiences, Wendy succumbed to her persuasions as readily as Adam.

later than; following

From this reading Diana Dares If Diana--a modern Eve--hankered after the apples of new experiences, Wendy succumbed to her persuasions as readily as Adam.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading They wandered for some distance up the hill-side, supremely happy, though taking care not to allow their exuberant spirits to overflow into song.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading In a twinkling laces were unfastened, and two stout pairs of boots stowed away among the stones, each with its stocking tucked inside; while two pairs of bare feet went splashing joyously into the brook.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The little purling brook was attractive, mistresses and prefects were safely out of sight, and schoolmates, if they chanced to appear on the scene, might be bribed not to blab.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It was fun paddling in the little pools and scrambling over the rocks, waving a foot occasionally into a foaming fall, and dancing out on to the grass when the water grew too cold to be endured any longer.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The little purling brook was attractive, mistresses and prefects were safely out of sight, and schoolmates, if they chanced to appear on the scene, might be bribed not to blab.

plural of “apple” — fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh

From this reading Diana Dares If Diana--a modern Eve--hankered after the apples of new experiences, Wendy succumbed to her persuasions as readily as Adam.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Diana Dares If Diana--a modern Eve--hankered after the apples of new experiences, Wendy succumbed to her persuasions as readily as Adam.

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading The little purling brook was attractive, mistresses and prefects were safely out of sight, and schoolmates, if they chanced to appear on the scene, might be bribed not to blab.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading In a twinkling laces were unfastened, and two stout pairs of boots stowed away among the stones, each with its stocking tucked inside; while two pairs of bare feet went splashing joyously into the brook.

completely unclothed

From this reading In a twinkling laces were unfastened, and two stout pairs of boots stowed away among the stones, each with its stocking tucked inside; while two pairs of bare feet went splashing joyously into the brook.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The little purling brook was attractive, mistresses and prefects were safely out of sight, and schoolmates, if they chanced to appear on the scene, might be bribed not to blab.

divulge confidential information or secrets

From this reading The little purling brook was attractive, mistresses and prefects were safely out of sight, and schoolmates, if they chanced to appear on the scene, might be bribed not to blab.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading In a twinkling laces were unfastened, and two stout pairs of boots stowed away among the stones, each with its stocking tucked inside; while two pairs of bare feet went splashing joyously into the brook.

past form of “bribe” — make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence

From this reading The little purling brook was attractive, mistresses and prefects were safely out of sight, and schoolmates, if they chanced to appear on the scene, might be bribed not to blab.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading The little purling brook was attractive, mistresses and prefects were safely out of sight, and schoolmates, if they chanced to appear on the scene, might be bribed not to blab.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading They wandered for some distance up the hill-side, supremely happy, though taking care not to allow their exuberant spirits to overflow into song.

past form of “chance” — be the case by chance

From this reading The little purling brook was attractive, mistresses and prefects were safely out of sight, and schoolmates, if they chanced to appear on the scene, might be bribed not to blab.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading It was fun paddling in the little pools and scrambling over the rocks, waving a foot occasionally into a foaming fall, and dancing out on to the grass when the water grew too cold to be endured any longer.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading It was fun paddling in the little pools and scrambling over the rocks, waving a foot occasionally into a foaming fall, and dancing out on to the grass when the water grew too cold to be endured any longer.

plural of “dare” — a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading Diana Dares If Diana--a modern Eve--hankered after the apples of new experiences, Wendy succumbed to her persuasions as readily as Adam.

English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)

From this reading Diana Dares If Diana--a modern Eve--hankered after the apples of new experiences, Wendy succumbed to her persuasions as readily as Adam.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading They wandered for some distance up the hill-side, supremely happy, though taking care not to allow their exuberant spirits to overflow into song.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading In a twinkling laces were unfastened, and two stout pairs of boots stowed away among the stones, each with its stocking tucked inside; while two pairs of bare feet went splashing joyously into the brook.

past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading It was fun paddling in the little pools and scrambling over the rocks, waving a foot occasionally into a foaming fall, and dancing out on to the grass when the water grew too cold to be endured any longer.

(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

From this reading Diana Dares If Diana--a modern Eve--hankered after the apples of new experiences, Wendy succumbed to her persuasions as readily as Adam.

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading Diana Dares If Diana--a modern Eve--hankered after the apples of new experiences, Wendy succumbed to her persuasions as readily as Adam.

joyously unrestrained

From this reading They wandered for some distance up the hill-side, supremely happy, though taking care not to allow their exuberant spirits to overflow into song.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading It was fun paddling in the little pools and scrambling over the rocks, waving a foot occasionally into a foaming fall, and dancing out on to the grass when the water grew too cold to be endured any longer.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading In a twinkling laces were unfastened, and two stout pairs of boots stowed away among the stones, each with its stocking tucked inside; while two pairs of bare feet went splashing joyously into the brook.

emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation

From this reading It was fun paddling in the little pools and scrambling over the rocks, waving a foot occasionally into a foaming fall, and dancing out on to the grass when the water grew too cold to be endured any longer.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading It was fun paddling in the little pools and scrambling over the rocks, waving a foot occasionally into a foaming fall, and dancing out on to the grass when the water grew too cold to be endured any longer.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They wandered for some distance up the hill-side, supremely happy, though taking care not to allow their exuberant spirits to overflow into song.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading It was fun paddling in the little pools and scrambling over the rocks, waving a foot occasionally into a foaming fall, and dancing out on to the grass when the water grew too cold to be endured any longer.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading It was fun paddling in the little pools and scrambling over the rocks, waving a foot occasionally into a foaming fall, and dancing out on to the grass when the water grew too cold to be endured any longer.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading It was fun paddling in the little pools and scrambling over the rocks, waving a foot occasionally into a foaming fall, and dancing out on to the grass when the water grew too cold to be endured any longer.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Diana Dares If Diana--a modern Eve--hankered after the apples of new experiences, Wendy succumbed to her persuasions as readily as Adam.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading They wandered for some distance up the hill-side, supremely happy, though taking care not to allow their exuberant spirits to overflow into song.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Diana Dares If Diana--a modern Eve--hankered after the apples of new experiences, Wendy succumbed to her persuasions as readily as Adam.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading They wandered for some distance up the hill-side, supremely happy, though taking care not to allow their exuberant spirits to overflow into song.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Diana Dares If Diana--a modern Eve--hankered after the apples of new experiences, Wendy succumbed to her persuasions as readily as Adam.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading In a twinkling laces were unfastened, and two stout pairs of boots stowed away among the stones, each with its stocking tucked inside; while two pairs of bare feet went splashing joyously into the brook.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading In a twinkling laces were unfastened, and two stout pairs of boots stowed away among the stones, each with its stocking tucked inside; while two pairs of bare feet went splashing joyously into the brook.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In a twinkling laces were unfastened, and two stout pairs of boots stowed away among the stones, each with its stocking tucked inside; while two pairs of bare feet went splashing joyously into the brook.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was fun paddling in the little pools and scrambling over the rocks, waving a foot occasionally into a foaming fall, and dancing out on to the grass when the water grew too cold to be endured any longer.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading In a twinkling laces were unfastened, and two stout pairs of boots stowed away among the stones, each with its stocking tucked inside; while two pairs of bare feet went splashing joyously into the brook.

in a joyous and gleeful manner

From this reading In a twinkling laces were unfastened, and two stout pairs of boots stowed away among the stones, each with its stocking tucked inside; while two pairs of bare feet went splashing joyously into the brook.

plural of “lace” — a cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment)

From this reading In a twinkling laces were unfastened, and two stout pairs of boots stowed away among the stones, each with its stocking tucked inside; while two pairs of bare feet went splashing joyously into the brook.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The little purling brook was attractive, mistresses and prefects were safely out of sight, and schoolmates, if they chanced to appear on the scene, might be bribed not to blab.

for more time

From this reading It was fun paddling in the little pools and scrambling over the rocks, waving a foot occasionally into a foaming fall, and dancing out on to the grass when the water grew too cold to be endured any longer.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The little purling brook was attractive, mistresses and prefects were safely out of sight, and schoolmates, if they chanced to appear on the scene, might be bribed not to blab.

plural of “mistress” — an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading The little purling brook was attractive, mistresses and prefects were safely out of sight, and schoolmates, if they chanced to appear on the scene, might be bribed not to blab.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading Diana Dares If Diana--a modern Eve--hankered after the apples of new experiences, Wendy succumbed to her persuasions as readily as Adam.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Diana Dares If Diana--a modern Eve--hankered after the apples of new experiences, Wendy succumbed to her persuasions as readily as Adam.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The little purling brook was attractive, mistresses and prefects were safely out of sight, and schoolmates, if they chanced to appear on the scene, might be bribed not to blab.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading It was fun paddling in the little pools and scrambling over the rocks, waving a foot occasionally into a foaming fall, and dancing out on to the grass when the water grew too cold to be endured any longer.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Diana Dares If Diana--a modern Eve--hankered after the apples of new experiences, Wendy succumbed to her persuasions as readily as Adam.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The little purling brook was attractive, mistresses and prefects were safely out of sight, and schoolmates, if they chanced to appear on the scene, might be bribed not to blab.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The little purling brook was attractive, mistresses and prefects were safely out of sight, and schoolmates, if they chanced to appear on the scene, might be bribed not to blab.

above and across; more than

From this reading It was fun paddling in the little pools and scrambling over the rocks, waving a foot occasionally into a foaming fall, and dancing out on to the grass when the water grew too cold to be endured any longer.

a large flow

From this reading They wandered for some distance up the hill-side, supremely happy, though taking care not to allow their exuberant spirits to overflow into song.

-ing form of “paddle” — propel with a paddle

From this reading It was fun paddling in the little pools and scrambling over the rocks, waving a foot occasionally into a foaming fall, and dancing out on to the grass when the water grew too cold to be endured any longer.

plural of “pair” — a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading In a twinkling laces were unfastened, and two stout pairs of boots stowed away among the stones, each with its stocking tucked inside; while two pairs of bare feet went splashing joyously into the brook.

plural of “persuasion” — the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action

From this reading Diana Dares If Diana--a modern Eve--hankered after the apples of new experiences, Wendy succumbed to her persuasions as readily as Adam.

plural of “pool” — an excavation that is (usually) filled with water

From this reading It was fun paddling in the little pools and scrambling over the rocks, waving a foot occasionally into a foaming fall, and dancing out on to the grass when the water grew too cold to be endured any longer.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The little purling brook was attractive, mistresses and prefects were safely out of sight, and schoolmates, if they chanced to appear on the scene, might be bribed not to blab.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The little purling brook was attractive, mistresses and prefects were safely out of sight, and schoolmates, if they chanced to appear on the scene, might be bribed not to blab.

without much difficulty

From this reading Diana Dares If Diana--a modern Eve--hankered after the apples of new experiences, Wendy succumbed to her persuasions as readily as Adam.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading It was fun paddling in the little pools and scrambling over the rocks, waving a foot occasionally into a foaming fall, and dancing out on to the grass when the water grew too cold to be endured any longer.

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading The little purling brook was attractive, mistresses and prefects were safely out of sight, and schoolmates, if they chanced to appear on the scene, might be bribed not to blab.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading The little purling brook was attractive, mistresses and prefects were safely out of sight, and schoolmates, if they chanced to appear on the scene, might be bribed not to blab.

plural of “schoolmate” — an acquaintance that you go to school with

From this reading The little purling brook was attractive, mistresses and prefects were safely out of sight, and schoolmates, if they chanced to appear on the scene, might be bribed not to blab.

-ing form of “scramble” — to move hurriedly

From this reading It was fun paddling in the little pools and scrambling over the rocks, waving a foot occasionally into a foaming fall, and dancing out on to the grass when the water grew too cold to be endured any longer.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading The little purling brook was attractive, mistresses and prefects were safely out of sight, and schoolmates, if they chanced to appear on the scene, might be bribed not to blab.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading They wandered for some distance up the hill-side, supremely happy, though taking care not to allow their exuberant spirits to overflow into song.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading They wandered for some distance up the hill-side, supremely happy, though taking care not to allow their exuberant spirits to overflow into song.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading They wandered for some distance up the hill-side, supremely happy, though taking care not to allow their exuberant spirits to overflow into song.

the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface

From this reading In a twinkling laces were unfastened, and two stout pairs of boots stowed away among the stones, each with its stocking tucked inside; while two pairs of bare feet went splashing joyously into the brook.

close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)

From this reading In a twinkling laces were unfastened, and two stout pairs of boots stowed away among the stones, each with its stocking tucked inside; while two pairs of bare feet went splashing joyously into the brook.

plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading In a twinkling laces were unfastened, and two stout pairs of boots stowed away among the stones, each with its stocking tucked inside; while two pairs of bare feet went splashing joyously into the brook.

dependable

From this reading In a twinkling laces were unfastened, and two stout pairs of boots stowed away among the stones, each with its stocking tucked inside; while two pairs of bare feet went splashing joyously into the brook.

past form of “stow” — fill by packing tightly

From this reading In a twinkling laces were unfastened, and two stout pairs of boots stowed away among the stones, each with its stocking tucked inside; while two pairs of bare feet went splashing joyously into the brook.

past form of “succumb” — consent reluctantly

From this reading Diana Dares If Diana--a modern Eve--hankered after the apples of new experiences, Wendy succumbed to her persuasions as readily as Adam.

to the maximum degree

From this reading They wandered for some distance up the hill-side, supremely happy, though taking care not to allow their exuberant spirits to overflow into song.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading They wandered for some distance up the hill-side, supremely happy, though taking care not to allow their exuberant spirits to overflow into song.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Diana Dares If Diana--a modern Eve--hankered after the apples of new experiences, Wendy succumbed to her persuasions as readily as Adam.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They wandered for some distance up the hill-side, supremely happy, though taking care not to allow their exuberant spirits to overflow into song.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The little purling brook was attractive, mistresses and prefects were safely out of sight, and schoolmates, if they chanced to appear on the scene, might be bribed not to blab.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading They wandered for some distance up the hill-side, supremely happy, though taking care not to allow their exuberant spirits to overflow into song.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Diana Dares If Diana--a modern Eve--hankered after the apples of new experiences, Wendy succumbed to her persuasions as readily as Adam.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading It was fun paddling in the little pools and scrambling over the rocks, waving a foot occasionally into a foaming fall, and dancing out on to the grass when the water grew too cold to be endured any longer.

having tucked or being tucked

From this reading In a twinkling laces were unfastened, and two stout pairs of boots stowed away among the stones, each with its stocking tucked inside; while two pairs of bare feet went splashing joyously into the brook.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading In a twinkling laces were unfastened, and two stout pairs of boots stowed away among the stones, each with its stocking tucked inside; while two pairs of bare feet went splashing joyously into the brook.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading In a twinkling laces were unfastened, and two stout pairs of boots stowed away among the stones, each with its stocking tucked inside; while two pairs of bare feet went splashing joyously into the brook.

not closed or secured

From this reading In a twinkling laces were unfastened, and two stout pairs of boots stowed away among the stones, each with its stocking tucked inside; while two pairs of bare feet went splashing joyously into the brook.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading They wandered for some distance up the hill-side, supremely happy, though taking care not to allow their exuberant spirits to overflow into song.

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading They wandered for some distance up the hill-side, supremely happy, though taking care not to allow their exuberant spirits to overflow into song.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The little purling brook was attractive, mistresses and prefects were safely out of sight, and schoolmates, if they chanced to appear on the scene, might be bribed not to blab.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading It was fun paddling in the little pools and scrambling over the rocks, waving a foot occasionally into a foaming fall, and dancing out on to the grass when the water grew too cold to be endured any longer.

the act of signaling by a movement of the hand

From this reading It was fun paddling in the little pools and scrambling over the rocks, waving a foot occasionally into a foaming fall, and dancing out on to the grass when the water grew too cold to be endured any longer.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Diana Dares If Diana--a modern Eve--hankered after the apples of new experiences, Wendy succumbed to her persuasions as readily as Adam.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading In a twinkling laces were unfastened, and two stout pairs of boots stowed away among the stones, each with its stocking tucked inside; while two pairs of bare feet went splashing joyously into the brook.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The little purling brook was attractive, mistresses and prefects were safely out of sight, and schoolmates, if they chanced to appear on the scene, might be bribed not to blab.

at the time that

From this reading It was fun paddling in the little pools and scrambling over the rocks, waving a foot occasionally into a foaming fall, and dancing out on to the grass when the water grew too cold to be endured any longer.

during the time that

From this reading In a twinkling laces were unfastened, and two stout pairs of boots stowed away among the stones, each with its stocking tucked inside; while two pairs of bare feet went splashing joyously into the brook.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In a twinkling laces were unfastened, and two stout pairs of boots stowed away among the stones, each with its stocking tucked inside; while two pairs of bare feet went splashing joyously into the brook.